How long does it take to make Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe ?

The total time to make Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe is 45 minutes. Preparation takes 30 minutes and cooking takes 15 minutes.

How many servings does this Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings of Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe .

What type of cuisine is Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe ?

Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe is a Indian dish from the Pulao Recipes category.

Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe

Name: Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Red matta rice soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 cup Green peas (Matar); 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini); 1 Bay leaf (tej patta); 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds (Jeera); Salt to taste; 1 teaspoon Sugar; Ghee for cooking

Archana's Kitchen

April 16, 2018

1839 Ratings

Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 30 M|Cook: 15 M|Total: 45 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Lunch

Cuisine:Indian

Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe is an all-time rice preparation made with a combination of peas and rice. This rice preparation can go well with any kind of gravy by the side. We have used matta rice in other words called as the red rice which is most popularly used in the states of Kerala.

The red colored rice are rich in antioxidants and helps in weight management. The red rice have comparatively lesser calories when compared white rice. It also contains a good amount calcium and Zinc that are essentials for our body.

Serve the Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe along with Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry or Palak Paneer and Lauki Raita to enjoy your weekday lunch.

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Serve the Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe along with Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry or Palak Paneer and Lauki Raita to enjoy your weekday lunch.

If you are looking for more Rice Recipes, here are some that you can either make for your Lunch Box or for your everyday meals:

Ingredients

2 cups Red matta rice, soaked in water for 30 minutes

1 cup Green peas (Matar)

2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds

1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

1 Bay leaf (tej patta)

2 teaspoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)

Salt, to taste

1 teaspoon Sugar

Ghee, for cooking

Instructions for Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe

To begin making the Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe, pressure cook the matta rice with 4 cups of water in pressure cooker for about 6 whistle till they are just cooked.

Heat a kadai with ghee, add the whole spice like cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.

Add green peas, and fry them for 10 seconds. Add the cooked rice and stir well, sprinkle salt and sugar according to your taste. Mix everything well and let it cook for 2 more minutes.

Once done, switch off the heat and it is ready to be served.

Serve the Matta Rice Peas Pulao Recipe along with Spinach Paneer Kofta Curry or Palak Paneer and Lauki Raita to enjoy your weekday lunch.